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rocker Jerry Diaz loves playing here on an outdoor patio a stone’s throw from the water. Blues, rock, country, variety tunes and trop rock fill the air. One noteworthy attraction of the Port A town and nearby beaches is cleanliness. Residents and visitors alike take seriously the appropriate disposal of trash and recycling with a smile. It’s the clean, clear, beautiful beaches and casual island vibes that draw people here for a day, a weekend, a week or a lifetime. Cindy Muir is a freelance writer who resides in Port A and enjoys stunning sunsets from her front porch and buying some of those fresh shrimp off the Peggy Ann shrimp boat. One of the best-attended weekends is Sandfest, an annual event that attracts sand sculptors from across the world. There are competitions for solo, duos and teams and an amateur contest for sand sculpting enthusiasts of all ages. The local “Port A Sandcastle Guy,” Mark Landrum, is available for sand sculpting lessons at various locations on the beach and can teach your crew how to build the best of the best. In addition to watching the sculptors work and voting for the best designs, there are scores of booths for food, drinks and souvenirs.

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